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MATH 128AClassical Geometry: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Euclidean, projective, spherical, and hyperbolic (non-Euclidean) geometries. Begins with the thirteen books of Euclid. Surveys the other geometries. Attention paid to constructions and visual intuition as well as logical foundations. Rigid motions and projective transformations covered.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): either MATH 100 or CSE 101.

  • Sections begin 1/11 for Winter 2027. Discussion sections are optional.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm
TBAR. MontgomeryOpen 0/30

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Cowell Clrm 131D. NavarroOpen 34/50

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Dimitri Navarro4.6 / 52.4 / 5100%14

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